CUPPING THERAPY AT ELITE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Relieve pain. Restore movement. Recharge your body.
At Elite Physical Therapy, we offer advanced cupping therapy techniques to support your healing and mobility goals. This time-tested modality, rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and adapted with modern technology, helps to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote natural recovery.
We offer three types of cupping therapy based on your treatment needs:
- Dynamic Electrical Stimulation Cupping
Our modern approach combines suction with gentle electrical impulses to stimulate deeper muscle layers and enhance neuromuscular recovery. This method is especially effective for chronic pain and performance-based rehab. - Manual Cupping Therapy
This traditional method uses hand-operated cups to create localized suction. The cups remain in a fixed position for several minutes, promoting blood flow, reducing inflammation, and relaxing tight or overworked muscles. - Manual Moving Cupping
In addition to static techniques, we also offer moving cupping — a method where cups are gently glided over the skin using oil or lotion. This approach maintains suction while covering larger surface areas, making it ideal for addressing full muscle groups like the back or thighs. Moving cupping helps break up fascial restrictions, increase lymphatic flow, and feels similar to a deep-tissue massage.Manu
Advanced Recovery with the Achedaway Cupper: Dynamic Electrical Stimulation Cupping
We use the Achedaway Cupper, a state-of-the-art device designed for dynamic electrical stimulation cupping. This smart technology enhances traditional cupping therapy with customizable features that support faster recovery and deeper muscle relief.
Key features of the Achedaway Cupper include:
Adjustable suction to target deep tissue tension and promote blood flow
Dynamic electrical stimulation to activate muscle fibers and accelerate healing
Red light therapy to support cellular repair and reduce inflammation
Massage and pulsation modes to stimulate lymphatic drainage and ease soreness
Programmable settings for a personalized, consistent treatment experience
Dynamic electrical stimulation cupping with the Achedaway Cupper is ideal for athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone looking to enhance recovery through modern, non-invasive therapy.
Manual Cupping Therapy: Traditional Suction for Targeted Relief
Manual cupping is the foundation of our cupping services at Elite Physical Therapy. Using hand-operated silicone or plastic cups, our therapists apply controlled suction to targeted areas of the body. The cups remain in a fixed position for several minutes, gently lifting the skin and underlying tissues to create space for increased circulation and metabolic exchange.
This form of static cupping is particularly effective for:
Reducing muscle tension and tightness
Promoting blood flow to areas of chronic pain or stiffness
Supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes
Enhancing range of motion and joint mobility
Manual cupping is often used to relieve stress in the back, neck, shoulders, or hips and can be easily integrated into your personalized physical therapy plan. It’s a safe, natural technique that works well on its own or in combination with movement-based therapies or strengthening exercises.
What is Manual Moving Cupping?
Manual moving cupping is a specialized form of cupping therapy where silicone or smart cups are glided across the skin while maintaining suction. Unlike static cupping, which targets a single area, moving cupping treats larger muscle groups by combining decompression with myofascial release and massage-like effects. At Elite Physical Therapy, we apply a thin layer of oil or lotion to allow the cups to move smoothly while delivering therapeutic results.
This technique is particularly effective for:
Athletes with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) who need faster recovery between workouts
Patients with postural imbalances, especially those who sit or stand for extended periods
Individuals with chronic tightness in the back, shoulders, hamstrings, or IT bands
Fascial adhesions and mobility restrictions that don’t respond well to stretching alone
Lymphatic drainage and fluid stagnation, helping reduce swelling and enhance circulation
Moving cupping is often described as a deep-tissue massage in reverse — instead of compressing tissue, it gently pulls and mobilizes it. It can also complement other physical therapy treatments by preparing the muscles for stretching, strength work, or neuromuscular re-education.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cupping Therapy
At Elite Physical Therapy, we offer three types of cupping: manual cupping (stationary suction therapy), manual moving cupping (cups glided over the skin), and dynamic electrical stimulation cupping using the Achedaway Cupper. Each technique is tailored to your condition and therapy goals.
Manual cupping involves applying hand-controlled suction to a fixed area to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support healing. It’s especially helpful for treating chronic tightness in areas like the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
Manual cupping involves applying hand-controlled suction to a fixed area to increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support healing. It’s especially helpful for treating chronic tightness in areas like the neck, shoulders, and lower back.
This modern technique uses the Achedaway Cupper, a smart cupping device that combines adjustable suction, red light therapy, and electrical stimulation. It activates muscle tissue, reduces inflammation, and supports faster recovery with programmable, comfortable settings.
Cupping may leave circular red or purple marks where suction was applied. These are not bruises and typically fade within 3–7 days. They’re a normal part of the healing response and are painless for most patients.
